Road Mobility Services (RMS) and Drivers First are launching a strategic partnership that makes professional drivers’ daily work both safer and more efficient. The collaboration means that service and repairs can be carried out while trucks are parked at Drivers First’s modern rest areas.
“We see enormous potential in combining secure rest areas with vehicle services. When the truck is already parked for the driver’s legally required rest, we can carry out the necessary maintenance. Our promise is to keep the wheels rolling – and this is the ultimate time-saver for both hauliers and drivers, while also improving road safety,” says Catarina Göthberg, Group CEO of Road Mobility Services.
Unique combination
Drivers First is investing in building safe, modern rest areas with drivers’ wellbeing in focus. In addition to secure parking, they offer clean toilets, showers, social spaces, and digital services. Similar rest areas already exist in Europe, but Drivers First is the first to roll out the concept on a larger scale in Sweden.
Since drivers are required to take breaks according to driving and rest time regulations, vehicles stand still for several hours. With RMS as a partner, this time can be turned into a resource, with maintenance and repairs carried out on site.
“The combination of safe rest and service is completely unique. Our parking facilities should not only offer a safe place, but also make a difference in drivers’ everyday lives. With RMS as a partner, we can offer a complete solution that both professional drivers and transport companies are asking for,” says Gustav Jacobsson, CEO of Drivers First.
A more attractive profession and a more sustainable industry
There is a major shortage of drivers in Sweden, and creating a safer and more attractive work environment is crucial to attracting more people to the profession – not least women, who represent a growing share of students in driver training. For many, the choice of profession comes down to working conditions, status, and safety on the roads. By standardizing the offering at rest areas and combining them with service, conditions are created for a long-term sustainable transport industry.
“If the driver can rest in a safe place while knowing that the equipment is in perfect working order, we contribute to both a better work environment and a more efficient industry. The hope is that it will also attract more people to the profession – including more women – which the entire industry needs. This is an example of how we can grow together with our partners while making a difference for the whole transport sector,” says Markku Reinikainen, Group COO of Road Mobility Services.
Expansion and future
Just like RMS, Drivers First has an ambitious expansion agenda focused on establishing sites along Sweden’s busiest transport routes. The partnership makes it possible to roll out the model more quickly and to develop new services that meet the needs of the transport industry.
“We complement each other perfectly: Drivers First provides secure parking solutions, and we provide service and maintenance. Together we create a scalable model that both strengthens competitiveness and reduces costs for the entire transport sector,” says Markku Reinikainen.
About Road Mobility Services
Road Mobility Services was founded in 2024 through the merger of 28 tire and towing companies in cooperation with the investment company Consolid Equity. With a strong local presence and a unique combination of services, the goal is to become the Nordic region’s leading provider of roadside services. Today, the group comprises 43 companies, has revenues exceeding SEK 1 billion in 2024, and approximately 250–300 employees.
About Drivers First
Drivers First is a Swedish company that builds and operates modern rest areas with a focus on safety, comfort, and working conditions for professional drivers. Through secure parking, clean facilities, and digital solutions, the company aims to create a standardized model that makes a difference for drivers, transport companies, and the municipalities where they establish operations.